Top 10 Nevada Day Activities You Can’t Miss

As Nevadans, we love our state. That’s why we throw a big party ””
complete with a parade ”” every year to celebrate its birthday.

The best part is you don’t have to be a Nevadan to join the
festivities. So come to Carson City and party like you were born here.

Here are the top ten events you don’t want to miss during the
Nevada Day celebration in downtown Carson City on Oct. 27.

1. The Parade. This is a parade like no other. Running the
length of downtown Carson Street, this parade captivates young and old alike
for roughly four hours. It begins at 10 a.m., but you might want to show up
early to find your favorite viewing spot.

Images from the annual Nevada Day Parade in Carson City, Nev., on Saturday, October 28, 2017.
Photo by Lance Iversen/Nevada Momentum

2. Hot Air Balloon
Launch. What is more beautiful than a Nevada sunrise? Hot air balloons
silhouetted against the rising sun. ReMax sponsors this annual balloon launch
at 8 a.m.

Enjoy the balloon launch to kick off the Nevada Day Parade

3. The Nevada Day
Classic Run/Walk. Get your blood pumping on a 2-mile or 8K run through
historic Carson City. You’ll also be doing your good deed for the day, as
proceeds benefit Guide Dogs for the Blind.

4. Single-Jack Drilling. Hearkening back to the Comstock-mining era, contestants use 4.5-pound
hammers to drill a steel bit as deep as they can into a piece of Sierra white
granite. Beginning at 11 a.m. in the parking lot of the Max Casino,
participants have 10 minutes to pound the bits into the solid stone. The
deepest hole wins.

5. Beard Contest. With categories like longest,
scruffiest, best groomed, reddest, blackest, whitest and more, you’re sure to
see all configurations of facial hair. It starts right after the parade at
McFadden Plaza.

6. Nevada Day Powwow. The powwow features more than 200
dancers, along with arts and crafts vendors and traditional American Indian
games Oct. 26-28 at the MAC, 1860 Russell Way,

Nevada Day Powwow

7. Chili Feed. Sen. Dean Heller, R-Nev., will be serving
up the spicy vittles from the upstairs ballroom of the Carson City Nugget from
noon-2 p.m.

8. Pancake Breakfast. The Republican women griddle the
fare from 7-9:30 a.m. at the Governor’s Mansion. The Nevada Builders Alliance
Women’s Council will host a pancake breakfast at Red’s Old 395 at 7 a.m.

9. Governor’s Mansion. Check out where every governor his
lived since 1909 during a free tour of the mansion, 606 Mountain St.

10. Curry Street Party. Everyone knows the best party is
the one in the parking lot. This one takes up a whole street. Catch up with old
friends and make new ones at this informal gathering along Curry Street.